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FE3 i6 '93 ©1~22F'M CITY OF FINOKFi P,5 LRRWMO Special Meeting Minutes February 11, 1993 Page S At Weaver's request, Barr Engineering representatives agreed to send the LRRWMO a copy of the rules and regulations, specifically the BWSR 509 rules. Mr. Skallman cautioned that anything the LRRWMO will do, BWSR will want some control of it. The Metropolitan Council also wants to be involved. He went on to discuss specifics an proposed upcoming regulations, noting that Barr Engineering representatives are monitosing these activities and formally commenting on them before they affect the local area. Mr. Skallman noted the many different areas in which Sarr Engineering, with its extensive areas of expertise, are able to keep up with current related activitiesi all of which are available to its clients. Mr. Beduhn provided a brief background of his education and experience, much of which involved watershed districts and WMO clients, as well as develogers in getting construction permits for other watersheds. Be has also been involved in the formation of a watershed district near north central Minnesota. Mr. Beduhn indicated he has achieved valuable experience in dealing with watershed and WMO's as well as having experience on construction sites. Weaver asked Barr Engineering representatives to relate to the board what they consider to be LRRWMO's shortcomings as well as their thoughts on the services needed in the future. Barr Engineering representatives were also asked to discuss past and future costs. Mr. Skallman explained that regulatory people are very Concerned about water quality. He advised that the LRRWMO may realize monetary savings if it were to develop a water quality plan rather than handling these issues on a case by case basis. Lavk at handling problems on a segional basis. Mr. Dickson added if the WMO's do not properly address these water quality issues, the state agencies will probably becvrne more aggressive and do it far you, and not for free. Loyal input is extremely important. He stated all WMbs have to be mare aggsessive in taking Dare of water resources and demon- strate you are doing so. Mr. Beduhn provided an example of lost opportunities by failing to properly plan. Schrantz queried how this WMQ compares to others. Mr. Dickson stated the LRRWMQ ranks about in the middle or somewhat above average. Those doing the most have the most serious problems.